Crossplane vs Firecracker

Crossplane Kubernetes-native infrastructure-as-code framework that lets you manage cloud resources using Kubernetes custom resources and controllers.

VirtualizationFreeOpen Source

Firecracker Lightweight virtual machine monitor that uses KVM to create and manage microVMs for serverless and container workloads.

VirtualizationFreeOpen Source

Quick Facts

UpboundCompanyAmazon Web Services

2019Year Launched2018

FreePricing ModelFree

YesOpen SourceYes

VirtualizationCategoryVirtualization

macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, WebPlatformsmacOS, Windows, Linux

11,475 ★GitHub Stars32,887 ★

Crossplane

CompanyUpbound

Year Launched2019

Pricing ModelFree

Open SourceYes

CategoryVirtualization

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Web

GitHub Stars11,475 ★

Firecracker

CompanyAmazon Web Services

Year Launched2018

Pricing ModelFree

Open SourceYes

CategoryVirtualization

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Linux

GitHub Stars32,887 ★

Crossplane

Free

Open Source: Free/One-time

Firecracker

Free

Open Source: Free/One-time

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